Seattle Doesn't Stop Believin'
What is it with Seattle and the song Don't Stop Believin' by Journey? On election night 2008, the people who flooded the streets of Capitol Hill broke out into song when the results were in that Obama won the election.
Last Saturday, April 10, there was a Seattle flash mob celebrating the TV show Glee in Westlake Center. The first song was, indeed, Don't Stop Believin'. Watch the video.
13th Annual Stanger's Valentine's Day Bash
I've said it before and I'll say it again, The Stranger's Valentine's Day Bash is the most entertaining thing to do on Valentine's Day, whether you are single or in a relationship.
This year marks the 13th Valentine's Day that Dan Savage will destroy tokens of the people of Seattle's failed relationships in front of a crowd. This year I am not bitter and I do not currently have anything I would like destroyed on stage in front of a large crowd of strangers, but I have been up on that stage in the past and I encourage you to bring something to be destroyed if you are still licking the wounds of a recent break-up. It's really really fun.
The 13th Annual Stranger's Valentine's Day Bash takes place at Neumo's in Capitol Hill on Saturday, February 13. Door's open at 8pm, show starts at 9:30pm, tickets are $6 advanced, $8 at the door. 21+
Double Dutch and Hula Hoop Fitness Workshops
NW Double Dutch and Fringe Fitness have joined forces to bring a fun day of jump rope, double dutch, and hula hoop for adults. Saturday at the Century Ball Room on Capitol Hill will be a morning of mini workshops for only $5! These are one time workshops that will give you the opportunity to try classes in a quick, fun and pressure free environment. No experience required.
10:00-10:30am Beginning Jump Rope
10:30-11:00am Beginning Hula Hoop
11:00-11:30am Beginning Double Dutch
11:30-12:00om Beg/int Hula Hoop
Register online and get all 4 workshops for $5, come on the day of and they are $5 each.
Also, the new 5 week series of Fringe Fitness and NW Double Dutch classes start on February 6th. Register online (see below for links) or in person on Saturday.
Feb 6 - Mar 6, Saturdays 10am Hula Hoop Fitness (info and online registration)
Feb 6 - Mar 6, Saturdays 9am Beginning Double Dutch (info and online registration)
Feb 6 - Mar 6, Saturdays 11am Intermediate Double Dutch (info and online registration)
Trolloween!
Whenever a friend of family member visits me in Seattle, I always take them to see the Fremont Troll. To me, the Fremont Troll represents the quirky undertone of Seattle which makes it a really fun place to live. This Saturday (Halloween), the Fremont Troll is turning 20 and there is going to be a celebration like nobody's business.
Trolloween, Oct 31st at 7 PM sharp, is the birthday party for the Fremont Troll. We will start the celebration with him under the Aurora Bridge, as he loves a good laugh and a great story. We will soon be off on the annual Haunt of Fremont.
This 20th anniversary of the birth of the Fremont Troll, we'll be experiencing the tale of Dante’s Inferno. Many artists and performers will present their twisted & whacky version of this dark tale, known to us as: ‘Just a little lover’s spat, honey’.
Rain or dry, we will sing, dance, marvel, and laugh our way through the dark underbelly of Dante and Fremont. An unsweetened and piquant family event with plenty of fun to scare the laughs out of any stoic kid or stogy adult.
Come dress as your favorite dead celebrity and take part in our costume walk across the final stage, under the Fremont Bridge, for the appreciation of your community.
If you have been to the Fremont Solstice Parade, you know the Fremont Arts Council goes all out for their festivals, so I expect Trolloween to be amazing this year with lots and lots of performers and artists.
This is a free event but donations are welcome.
Georgetown Haunted History Tour
Tonight I'm going on the Georgetown Haunted History Tour. The tour isn't one of those haunted house tours where people jump out and startle you. At least, I don't think people will jump out and startle you. This is my first year doing to the tour so I guess I'll find out. This is a tour of actual haunted sites throughout Georgetown. I'll report if I see a ghost. Below is information posted on Brown Paper Tickets:
The Haunted History Walking Tour is now in its 5th year, and is hosted by Friends of Georgetown History. Starting at Coliman Restaurant on East Marginal Way and winding through the Georgetown neighborhood to the original Rainier Brewery on Airport Way, the tour features Georgetown's past and current characters, architecture and ghosts. The Walking Tour departs every 20 minutes beginning at 6PM on October 23 and 24.
Location: Georgetown, Seattle (begins at Coliman [Mexican] Restaurant)
Date and time: Oct 23 and 24, tours every 20 minutes beginning at 6pm, last tour begins at 7:40pm
Price: $10
Aerial Art Above Bumbershoot
Bumbershoot, the gigantic music festival that takes places every year during Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center, seems to be the perfect setting for performance artist Flatchestedmama's latest art piece. Or I should say, it is the perfect location below her latest art piece.
This Saturday, September 5, a plane will fly above Seattle Center with a banner that reads "OLDSKL TXTN" for one hour sometime between 4pm -7pm. The piece is a statement about "today's fast paced, ever changing landscape of technology."
So, if you go to Bumbershoot or you are near the Space Needle on Saturday afternoon, look up.
Zombie Fourth of July Celebration on July 3 in Fremont
I know the title of this post does not make sense for many reasons. Zombies in July? Fourth of July celebration on the third of July? I will explain, but first, a question asked on The Big Blog is "What is it with Seattle and zombies?" We really do like zombies a lot around here. Maybe we like zombies because it's quite easy for us to turn our pasty white complexions into believable undead versions of ourselves. Or maybe it's simply because zombies are awesome. I know I like them, and I have participated in a couple of zombie events.
Seattle wants to break the record of most zombies in one place on July 3 in Fremont. This means there will need to be about 4000 zombies assembled in Fremont on July 3, the goal is 5000. Of course the zombie conglomeration is happening in July, no where near Halloween. Yes, it makes perfect sense. In fact, it is going to be a zombie Fourth of July celebration they are calling Red, White, and Dead Zombie Party. And it is going to be quite a party. Here are some details from the website:
Everyone must meet at the extraction zone located at 3501 Phinney Ave North, home to the Fremont Outdoor Movies on Friday, July 3rd [registration is from 5pm -7pm] and everyone should report in costume dressed as ZOMBIES for this historical event to ensure that you are not detected by the Living Dead. Its your only means of survival and we are counting on you to make this possible. We need 5,000 people to break the record and we need them on Friday, July 3rd.
After the zombies reak havock on Fremont, everyone will watch Shawn of the Dead at the Fremont Outdoor Cinema.
May is Gong Show Appreciation Month (for me, anyway)
I am scared. Horrified. What am I getting myself into? My double dutch team, On the Double, is performing at two Gong Shows this month. Hey, if Oingo Boingo and Pee Wee Herman could do it on the original Gong Show, then so can we!
The first of our Gong Show performances will be The Stranger's Gong Show at Chop Suey this Friday, May 8 at 9pm for $5.
The second Gong Show we are performing at will be Zenzi Burlesque's Gong Show at Columbia City Theater in Columbia City Saturday, May 16. There are two show times for that one; 7:30pm and 9pm.
If you want to catch us tomorrow night in a less ridiculous atmosphere that is all ages (both Gong Shows are 21+), we'll be jumping at the Pioneer Square Art Walk at around 6:30pm.
If you come to either of the Gong Shows, please show us some love and help us not get gonged!
Santas Take Over Seattle on Saturday, Dec. 20
It's time for the Seattle Santacon event again this year. If you have a fear of drunk people dressed as Santa as I do (I know I'm not the only one), please try to avoid the International District, Pioneer Square, Downtown, and Capitol Hill districts tomorrow. If you're up for a good time, put on a wacky Santa costume and join in the festivities. The event starts tomorrow at noon in the International District, and you can find the schedule here.
Circus Contraption Presents A Holiday Cabaret: Chestnuts Roasting on a Lake of Fire
Hey Circus Fans, starved for some Christmas cheer? Mark your calendars for December 19th when Circus Contraption presents Chestnuts roasting on a Lake of Fire, a holiday cabaret. It's Old Nick versus Saint Nick, as Santa makes his yearly journey down to Hades to deliver lumps of coal to all the bad boys and girls in eternal torment. This time of year, even Satan takes a holiday and takes a turn entertaining the minions. Holiday pictures on Bloody Santa's lap, rhythm and harmony by God's Favorite Beefcake (Schmootzi the Clod and Dexter Mantooth), a special performance of Automata by Dr. Calamari and Acrophelia, and numerous other guests and gatecrashers to dazzle your damned souls while you drink yourselves into oblivion at our fabulous bar! So pack up your sins, grab a pitchfork (they're always hiring) and say "Happy Birthday, baby Jesus!" with the Prince of Lies. Yule be sorry if you miss it .
Date and Time: Friday, December 19th, Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm
Location: The Circus Factory (3400 Phinney Ave N, Seattle)
Price: $20 at the door $18 advanced purchase available at Brown Paper Tickets.
Zombie Parade Sunday Oct. 26 West Seattle
Last year I participated in the 2007 Zombie Walk, and let me tell you, it was really fun. I missed the Fremont Zombie Walk/Pub Crawl this year, but lucky for me (and you) there is a Zombie Parade (even better!) in West Seattle this Sunday, Oct. 26. The meeting spot for zombies and zombie hunters is at 3:45pm on Sunday in West Seattle:
Rite Aid (parking lot)
5217 California Ave SW West Seattle WA 98136
(just south of the Alaska junction)
More details about the Seattle Zombie Parade.
And now, an educational video about zombies.
Circus Contraption Upcoming Shows (Including tonight!)
It was just brought to my attention that there are still a few tickets left for tonight's Circus Contraption show, Armitage Shanks' Anatomical Snuff Box & Tipsy Gypsy Balkan Club Night. It's an evening of Circus, Cabaret and Variety Oddities followed by a Gypsy dance party. Doors at 8pm, $20 at the door/ $18 advanced purchase. This is the last night of this event so check it out before it disappears forever. More information can be found on the Circus Contraption events page.
There are also a few tickets left for Circus Contraption's 10th Anniversary Really F***ing Scary Halloween Party. The Circus Contraption website says it is sold out, but I was told today that there are still a few available tickets so act fast and buy your ticket now if you want to go. Flying aerial demons, ghosts, and the living dead await fright-seekers inside. Guest performers include Nanda (Portland's incredible acrobaticalists) and Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies, as well as local performers telling terrifying ghost stories and leading a massive séance. The doors creak open at 8pm on Friday, Oct. 31. This event is 21+. Please contact Cathy for information about buying tickets for this event.
Both of these events will take place at The Circus Factory, 3400 Phinney Ave N, in Fremont.
The last of the news I have to share for you from Circus Contraption is they are now booking for December for Holidazzle and A Moveable Feast which creates a unique and memorable way to celebrate the holidays with your office. Holidazzle is a whimsical one-stop-shop for companies who have had enough of the corporate booze cruise. Located at The Circus Factory in Fremont, Holidazzle includes a cabaret-style performance by Circus Contraption that includes live original music, aerialists, acrobats, and comedy, all with a grown-up spin, a delicious custom menu provided by A Moveable Feast, and, of course, a full bar. Eat, Drink, Be Amazed!
4th Annual All Girl Arm Wrestling Tournament
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Location: Tin Hat 513 NW 65th St, Ballard
Date and Time: Monday, September 15, registration 6pm, tournament 8pm
Entry Fee: $15
Seattle City Chase: Seattlites Continue to Be Outdoorsy/Adventurous/Silly
They are doing the Seattle one this Saturday, Aug. 9. Register now if you want to race.
Location: Start/Finish at Westlake Park 401 Pine Street Seattle, WA, 98101
Date and Time: Saturday, August 9, race begins at 10am (team check-in 8am - 9:15pam)
Entry Fee: $190 for team of two
Fremont Solstice Parade
Warning: There are images of naked bicyclists in the below video.
I warned you, but you watched the video anyway, didn't you? If you want to be a naked bicyclist in the parade tomorrow, get details at the Painted Cyclists website.
If you want to keep your clothes on and just check out the parade, it starts at noon, but I suggest getting there a lot earlier than that so you can get a good spot to watch the parade. Tips and parade route from Seattle Times:
Here's a tip from parade veterans. People tend to cluster at the front and middle of the parade route. The best viewing is often found along the second half of the route, around North 34th Street near Stone Way and along Northlake Avenue North, near Gas Works Park.The parade is quite popular and gets very crowded. If you're driving, please note that parking will be impossible. If you can, take the bus or ride your bike. I promise if you ride your bike they won't make you get naked.
The parade begins at noon Saturday just west of Fremont at Northwest 36th Street and Third Avenue Northwest, heading east along Northwest 36th, then it turns down Fremont Avenue and continues east on North 34th before taking a jog onto Northlake Way, ending at Gas Works Park with the Gateway.
After the parade, be sure to check out the Fremont Fair, which continues through Sunday. There are many craft booths and lots of food. Bring cash because not all booths take cards.
Location: Fremont District
Date and Time: Saturday, July 21, 12pm
Price: Free
Big Wheel Bingo: Not Your Grandmother's Bingo
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Big Wheel Bingo is the coolest thing ever. I went there on a whim a few years ago when it was at The Rendezvous on a second date with a guy I was still getting to know. I figured if we went to bingo, the experience would at least be amusing, for me at least. And, generally speaking, if a guy goes to bingo with me then he MUST be into me. We went, and we were both thoroughly surprised and entertained by the whole experience. It turned out to be a great event to attend on an awkward still-getting-to-know-each-other date. I had no idea Big Wheel Bingo would be a full show, with singing and dancing and comedy. And the bingo game prizes are quirky and fun; most of the prizes were from Archie McPhees, thrift stores, or garage sales.
Mere words cannot describe the wonderment of Big Wheel Bingo. It is bingo, so if you have your own bingo dobber, bring it. Otherwise, they sell them for a buck or two at the show.
The next show is at the end of next month, on June 28, so you have plenty of time to clear your calendar. Everyone should go to Big Wheel Bingo at least once. Yes, it's that entertaining.
Location: Can Can Kitchen and Cabaret 94 Pike Street in Pike Place Market
Date and Time: June 28, 9:30pm
Price: $10
The 10th Anniversary Final SubGenius Devival
I should have posted this earlier, but I have been slacking in a bad way and not a good way. Oh yes, there is a good way to slack. To learn the proper way to slack, you should attend the 10Th Anniversary Final SubGenius Devival tomorrow evening and let a Church of SubGenius expert advise you. Or just go for fun to check out the show.
Now, if you don't know anything about the Church of Subgenius, you can visit the subgenius website, but that will probably only give you more questions. Here is a summary from the subgenius website:
Church of the SubGenius: n. A mutant offshoot of {Discordianism} launched in 1981 as a spoof of fundamentalist Christianity by the `Reverend' Ivan Stang, a brilliant satirist with a gift for promotion. Popular among hackers as a rich source of bizarre imagery and references such as "Bob" the divine drilling-equipment salesman, the Benevolent Space Xists, and the Stark Fist of Removal. Much SubGenius theory is concerned with the acquisition of the mystical substance or quality of `slack'.I used to go to Church of Subgenius events when I lived in the Bay Area, and they were always filled with interesting art, performance art, and live music. I swear it's not a real cult, even though it sounds like it's a cult. It's a bunch of liberal artsy types who hate working office jobs, that's all. I had so much fun at SubGenius events in the 1990s that I put a SubGenius bumper sticker on my truck 10 years ago and it is still there. My bumper sticker reads, "Quit Your Job For Bob." It's a confusing bumper sticker, because it's obscure and no one ever gets it. When someone does get it, he or she gets really excited and usually pulls up next to me to tell me to continue to "praise Bob." I swear it's not a cult.
I swear.
Not a cult.
But join us....
Slack.
Location: Transcendent Church of Bass (map)
Date and Time: Friday, April 18, 8pm
Price: $10 (21+ with ID) buy tickets online
Devival Hotline: (206) 339-7625
More Information
Annual Office Chair Downhill Race
This year I imagine people are going to be a little more creative with office chairs in the race. Last year everyone discovered that office chairs don't cruise down the hill as fast as expected. I would expect to see some bigger wheels on office chairs this year and perhaps some more custom-made creations.
The race is tomorrow, Friday, April 4, "after work whenever people start showing up." There might be a more specific time nailed down at this point but I am guessing people will start showing up around 5:30pm. The location is near the Pacific Science Center and Key Arena. I believe the starting point is on the corner of Warren and John. Here's a map, you'll find the race in the general vicinity of the starred location.
Things to prepare for if you plan on racing this year:
- Wear protective gear, you'll probably crash because everyone crashes.
- Bring your own office chair. If you have more to spare, bring those, too.
- Bring a camera, there will be many lovely photo opportunities.
Seattle Pillow Fight Club
#1 - The first rule of Pillow Fight Club is, you do not talk about Pillow Fight Club.
#2 - The second rule of Pillow Fight Club is, you DO NOT talk about Pillow Fight Club.
The Seattle Pillow Fight Club invites anyone to participate in scheduled pillow fights which take place at various locations around Seattle, usually tourist attractions. The effect to the strangers on the street is a random pillow fight. You can check the tribe.com pillow fight group to find out when and where the next pillow fight will be. I can tell you first hand that it's pretty fun and it doesn't require any group membership obligations other than to show up at the location at the right time with a pillow. Join in a pillow fight this Saturday, March 29.
DATE: Saturday March 29Th RAIN OR SHINE.
TIME: 3:15pm
PLACE: Pike Place Market, corner of Pike and Pine. IN THE STREET, in front of the place that throws the fish.
AFTERMATH GATHERING: The Whiskey Bar (just in time for happy hour!) 2000 Second Ave. (206) 443-4490 Bring cash if you want to drink, because they don't accept credit cards.
*NO FEATHER PILLOWS, PLEASE** Apparently, there was a mess made at one of the recent pillow fights which caused concern that a seemingly harmless act of performance art was littering our fair city with feathers. More information about Saturday's Pillow Fight here.
A Veritable Fun Event On Valentine's Day
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I'm not big on Valentine's Day shenanigans. I feel like it's a holiday designed to make people miserable. If you don't have a girlfriend or a boyfriend, then you feel like a loser. If you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, then you feel like the pressure is on to prove your love. Either way, ugh.That's why I'm so excited The Stranger's Valentine's Day Bash is happening again this year at Neumo's. I went last year and it was the 10 year anniversary of the event and they SAID it was going to be the last year last year. But, no! It's happening again this year.
At the Bash, you have the opportunity to bring a memento from a failed relationship, give a little background on the shortcomings of said relationship on a stage in front of a venue packed full of strangers and possibly people you know (IE. coworkers), and then allow Dan Savage to destroy your memento in any number of creative ways. Last year, I brought a dozen dried roses and Dan Savage dipped them in liquid nitrogen and smashed them to bits. I gotta say, it was my best Valentine's Day ever.
My advice if you go is bring a keepsake and sign-up to have Dan Savage destroy it. Seriously, once you get there, you will want to be a part of the fun, despite the certainty of embarrassment. There is something special, something cathartic about having the famed sex columnist smash/set on fire/tar and feather a relic some jerk left in your possession after he/she broke your heart.
Make sure you get there early and sign-up on the list right away, otherwise you could spend all night holding that teddy bear/sweater/poem/engagement ring waiting for it to finally be destroyed.
Date: February 14, 2008
Time: 8pm
Location: Neumo's (map)
Price: Free (who can put a price on
Street Art or Passive-Aggressive Political Statement?
Santarchy
If you have lived in any major city in the US for the past few years, during the holidays you have probably seen a strange parade of people dressed as freaky looking Santas wandering the streets. This bizarre parade happens once a year, and if you want to join in the fun in Seattle this year, you can because it's happening on December 15.Santarchy, or Santacon, is Santas gone nuts. People dress up in their own customized version of a Santa costume and wander the streets together in a flowing mass of white beards and red suits, eventually wandering into bars for drinking. I originally thought this just happened in Seattle. Seattle is a city with a large population of crazy, I mean creative, people and it seemed like a logical assumption. I was wrong, Santacon first began in San Francisco in 1994:
[The concept] was simply to play with the archetypal image of Santa using a barrage of many Santa’s (hopefully) inducing a psychedelic reaction from the public while the core of Santa’s had a real adventure and a lot of fun while goofing it up at various downtown X-mas locations.This seems to remain the overall theme of Santacon, which now takes places in cities all over the world and according to participants, it's a lot of fun.
I personally have not participated in this event because I am not into Santa costumes. The Santa costume thing creeps me out, like clowns creep me out. Now, I have participated in the Pillow Fight Club, and, I'm not saying anything for sure, but those Santas better be prepared for an ambush this year.
- Seattle Santacon 2007 details here.
- Pictures of past Seattle Santarchy here.
Pinewood Derby
Until now, thanks to the 9lb Hammer which has taken back the pinewood derby and given it back to the people. To boot, now I can participate AND I can drink beer while doing it. Take that, Boy Scouts of America! Anyone can enter the competition for the Pinewood Derby in Georgetown:
The 2nd Annual Pinewood Derby Saturday, November 17th, 2007 9lb Hammer 6009 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98108 (206) 762-3373 Car kits now available for $30 at the 9lb Hammer Includes car, entry into the race, t-shirt and more! Rules are included in your car kit. Weigh in starts at Noon on November 17th, race times will be assigned when you check in. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for both the fastest cars, and the most artistic!So, go get your piece of wood from the 9lb Hammer and turn it into a hotrod you can show off on November 17.
Happy Halloween! Now What?
We'll just all go out and meet up with the same 10-16 friends we've known since Jr High and pretend that you're invisible. Welcome to Seattle!
Yes, that happens around here. But, I'm not from Seattle and I made friends despite not knowing one single person in the city, and I'm not any sort of super-awesome super-charmer. So, don't let the cliquey people scare you away. You don't want to be friends with them, anyway.
Back on track: what is happening tonight for Halloween? I'm going to see Henry Rollins, and then later, I might check out The Mercury. The Mercury is a member's only goth/industrial dance club, which means you have to be a member to get into most of their events, or be a guest of a member. What was I just saying about cliques in Seattle? Actually, the folks at The Mercury are really nice and if you're cool and are genuinely interested in events at the club (not just someone who wants to gawk at/harass the hot female patrons in corsets), then you won't have any trouble eventually becoming a member or getting in as a guest.
If I don't go to The Mercury tonight, I will go to The Funhouse. Local bands Millhous and Old Man Smithers are playing with a couple other bands. This show is a guaranteed good time if you like getting rowdy and having beer spilled on you while listening to live punk music. When I say it like that, it doesn't sound like fun, does it? Trust me, it's great.
If these suggestions are not your cup of tea, The Stranger created a list of what is happening for Halloween. My favorite picks of the list:
- Citizen Fish @ Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma - Members include Dick and Phil from the Subhumans. Yep, old punk rocker band, and it's all the way in Tacoma, but... I love this band!
- The Monsters of Electropop Tour @ Nectar in Fremont - Freezepop, Solvent, Novatron, and DJ Electrosect. Go dressed as a new waver!
Hive-Mind Halloween Party
This Saturday marks the 13Th Annual Hive-Mind Halloween Party. The theme this year is Xavier's School for Mutant Youngster, so if you still haven't gotten your costume together, you can participate in the theme and dress as an X-Men character, or some sort of superhero. Just make sure you show up wearing a costume.The folks who put on this event are avid Burning Man enthusiasts who have been/are affiliated with the Seattle Burning Man camp called the Space Virgins, and they host several parties a year where they pull out all the stops to put on massive parties with theme rooms, deejays, art showcasing, and lots of dancing and socializing. Check out pictures of the 2006 Hive-Mind Halloween Party.
This party begins at 9pm and will continue into the wee hours, although they have to have the venue cleaned out on Sunday so I'm sure people will get kicked out at some point. More information on the website.
Be A Zombie In A Movie
If you like zombies as much as I do (I even like Rob Zombie), then listen up; a new zombie movie is being filmed in Kitsap County called Zombies of Mass Destruction. Cool, eh? Well, they are looking for zombie extras to be in the movie! The movie is being filmed now through November 17 in Port Gamble, WA, and they need a bunch of zombies.
If you are interested in being a zombie in a feature film, please contact:
- Email: foregroundbackground@gmail.com
- Phone: 425.246.2725
Shooting Schedule and Other Zombie Details
Zombie Rally: What do we want? Braaaaaaains!
UPDATE: If you missed this event, you missed a good, disgusting, and fun time! I took a few photos. Continue Reading...
Seattle: Brace Yourself For Wind
So, what should you do if your power goes out? Seattle City Light has a hotline you can call to find out the status of your power outage. If you do not have heat in your house, head downtown or to an area you know has power and warm up and get a hot meal at a restaurant. Or, you can stay at home and sit on your front porch with a shotgun and tell looters to stay off your land. No, don't do that.
So, prepare yourself for a windstorm and a possible power outage and have the following items accessible:
- candles
- flashlights
- batteries
- battery powered radio
- firewood (if you have a fireplace)
- lots of blankets and warm clothes
- food
- water
Guerrilla Pillow Fight
Guerrilla Pillow Fight in Pioneer Square!
It all started with an email:
PILLOW FIGHT!! *repost*
Date: Sat. March 10th. RAIN OR SHINE.
Time: The whistle blows @ 3:29pm EXACTLY
Place: The heart of Pioneer Square, corner of 1st and Yesler. Fight will happen in the open space by the totem pole.
When you hear the whistle, pull out your pillow and FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!! It's a 5 minute free-for-all. When you hear the second whistle, STOP FIGHTING and leave the area immediately. Rendevous at the aftermath gathering (information follows,)
*REMEMBER*
1. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
2. TELL EVERYONE YOU TOLD TO TELL EVERYONE THEY KNOW!!
3. Don't hit anyone with anything but a pillow.
4. Don't hit anyone who doesn't have a pillow.
5. Be especially careful of camera/video equipment. (Don't not swing at our Photographer/Videographer friends. They love us and we want
it to stay that way.)
--CONCEAL YOUR PILLOW! Stuff it in a backpack, under your coat, in a shopping bag, etc. Don't make it visible. The surprise element is key.
--DON'T BE OBVIOUS! Keep moving, Sit on a bench with a friend or two, pretend to window shop, pretend to be homeless (it worked for Pak.), chat on your phone, etc. What we don't want are people hanging out with pillows obviously waiting for something to happen. If you see these people, please discreetly suggest that they move somewhere and hide their pillow.
--CARPOOL, and when you do, please try to spread your group out before the whislte blows and all come from different directions.
--COME PARTY AFTER THE FIGHT!!
***The AFTERMATH GATHERING with be at TEMPLE BILLIARDS, 126 S. Jackson St., immediately after the fight. Come have a drink/grab a bite to eat/play some pool and celebrate a job well done with your pillow fighting family. Come one, come all. It's always a good time.
